Yakima City Council to vote on latest N. 1st St. design option

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YAKIMA, Wash. -- We now have a clearer picture of how the changes to North First Street in Yakima could look. The latest design option to revitalize the landscape is on the table.

Dean Owens owns Owens Cycle. He couldn't be more excited.

"Here's what's on the table. What do you think?" KIMA asked.

"I think it's a great idea,” said Dean. “Any improvements to the cosmetic image of Yakima are coming into town."

Yakima's latest design idea is a combination of two earlier proposals. It could include seven-foot sidewalks on each side lined by trees, and more trees to an 11-foot median. However, the five lanes on North First would be cut to four.

Right now, four of these lanes are 10-and-a-half feet wide. The latest plan would widen two of the lanes to 12 feet and the other two lanes to 13 feet.